Ryan Day brought in Jim Knowles before the season to overhaul the Buckeye defense, which finished last season ranked 38th in the country. No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Michigan to meet with much at stake --- https://www.10tv.com/article/sports/football/ohio-state-football/ohio-state-michigan-to-meet-with-much-at-stake/530-7d1903bd-d4b6-431b-bfd7-bde70b0844fa One of the greatest rivalries in sports seems set up for another classic. No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan will both be ranked in the top five of the AP poll for the 12th time when they meet Saturday at the Horseshoe in what’s known as The Game. The winner will earn a trip to the Big Ten championship game and a probable spot in the College Football Playoff. The Wolverines are coming off a rare win in the series. Until Jim Harbaugh finally beat the Buckyes last year at home, they had won a school-record eight straight and 15 of 16 against Michigan.